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Hi, I want to replace my ipad pro (12.9" 3rd Gen) USB-C port. I need to buy repair tools and parts. For the latter, I need two parts: a new USB-C portadhesive strips I’m based in Europe. I can buy the tools here but not the two parts (I checked the european stores and contacted two of them and they confirmed they don’t and won’t sell them). On the other hand, the US store have the parts but won’t deliver to Europe. This doesn’t make sense. ifixit put me in a dead end. What other options do I have to buy these parts? thanks
Hi As for the adhesive you can order the stuff from ifixit or eBay and cut it to the shape you need And for the usb-c port if you find out what type of post it is you can order them from eBay I must warn you in advance replacing these posts needs hot air and soldering skills so it might be worth seeing if you can get a repair shop to do it if you can’t do soldering Hopefully this helps If there anything else just ask Thanks:-)
hello cajolino, You always have ebay, the truth is that these elements do not differ from those from iFixiT - these are only Chinese substitutes. The solution would be to buy elements from the disassembly of damaged iPads, and this is often used to get original parts (e.g. charging tapes for newer iphones). It is not a cheap solution, but it certainly works perfectly and does not cause hardware conflicts - which is often the case with Chinese parts. I described it here — »> fingers crossing and regards, PS, regarding the screen strips, contact me by e-mail, I have one more original kit for this model
Hello @cajolino, I’m sure the customer service shared a bit with you about us not carrying some part in our store. What I can add is that I know some customers have had success ordering from us by using a freight forwarding services. Hope this helps!
